Latarsha Walls
Kissimmee
Summary
Dynamic LPN Clinical Trainer at Advent Health Medical Group with expertise in wound care and a passion for patient education. Proven ability to enhance team performance through effective training and interdisciplinary collaboration. Committed to delivering exceptional care and improving patient outcomes in home healthcare settings.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
LPN Clinical Trainer
Advent Health Medical Group
Maitland
09.2023 - Current
- Trained new staff on protocols and best practices in patient care procedures.
- Utilize a variety of training methodologies, techniques, concepts, learning tools, and practices.
- Assess and provide feedback on students' clinical performance and progress.
- Record trainee performance and progress.
LPN
Amedisys Home Health Care
Celebration
09.2021 - 09.2023
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to implement effective treatment plans for a variety of acute and chronic illnesses.
- Kept track of patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions, as well as communicating any concerns to my supervisor.
- Administered a wide variety of services, including catheterization, PEG tube care, wound care, including wound vacs, and collection of blood.
- Monitor vital signs, daily weights, and blood glucose.
- Document changes in behavior and progress, as well as dietary habits.
- Travel to the patient's home to provide services, updating doctors' orders, and communicating with doctors about the patient's health.
- Physical assessment, maintaining, and updating patient records and documentation.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care.
LPN
Osceola Regional Medical Center
Kissimmee
03.2008 - 08.2021
- Administered oral medications, intramuscular injections, and intravenous fluids to help patients with their symptoms.
- Provided direct care to patients on the Med/Surg/Trauma unit, including monitoring on telemetry, monitoring, recording, and evaluating medical conditions.
- Monitor patient recovery progress, including vital signs and I&Os.
- Performed wound care, monitored and changed the bandage on the surgical site, provided peg tube feeding and care, performed tracheostomy care, catheterized the Foley, placed IVs, and collected lab samples.
- Assisted patients with daily tasks, such as bathing, dressing, and eating.
- Communicated with physicians and the charge nurse to implement care plans.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations.
LPN
John Randolph Medical Center: Mciver Peter K MD
Hopewell
11.2006 - 02.2008
- Administered oral medications, intramuscular injections, and intravenous fluids to help patients with their symptoms.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to implement effective treatment plans for a variety of acute and chronic illnesses.
- I took samples, such as blood and urine, to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Aided diagnoses by collecting blood, urine, and sputum samples from patients for testing in the lab.
Education
Nursing Diploma - Practical Nursing
Richmond School of Health And Technology
Richmond, VA03-2004
High School Diploma -
George Wythe High School
Richmond, VA06-1994
Skills
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Wound care
- Intake and output
- Documentation and record-keeping
- BLS
- Infection control
- Wound VAC therapy
- Peg tube feeding care
- Critical thinking
- Adaptable
- Self-motivation
- Teamwork
- Diabetes management
- Family communication
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient assessment
- Wound care management
- IV administration
- Medication administration
- Treatment planning
- Home healthcare services
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Time management
- Home health care
- Care plan implementation
- Charting and recording
- Pain management
- Catheter care
- End-of-life care
Certification
BLS/CPR
Timeline
LPN Clinical Trainer
Advent Health Medical Group
09.2023 - Current
LPN
Amedisys Home Health Care
09.2021 - 09.2023
LPN
Osceola Regional Medical Center
03.2008 - 08.2021
LPN
John Randolph Medical Center: Mciver Peter K MD
11.2006 - 02.2008
Nursing Diploma - Practical Nursing
Richmond School of Health And Technology
High School Diploma -
George Wythe High School